Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30
DRESSES MADE OF sEALsKnl
A Novelty for Wealthy Women Costing
from $500 Ia $4,000.
isn't il beautiful

"lsn't il beautifuly
How rich and elegant
"lt's superb | should like to have IL
What "A dash one could cutl
These were some of the expressions
New York writer heard some ladies make
one day tins week II was at the fall and
winter opening of one of the most fashion
able firms in town The immense show
room was crowded with several score OF
the gilded and dimplcd darlings of New
York. Nearly all were leaders of fashion,
and at least four could draw their checks
for 81 ,000, 900 each. Money was no object
10 them. They came 10 see what was new
in furs. They stood in front of and
around beautifully formed woman. She
was II perfect picture. She was tall.
Straight ms an arrow. and looked every
inch "A queen. She was clothed from
head to foot in sealskin The skirt or
dress was entirely Of sealskin. \ half
dozen buttons, covered with the same fur,
were the only ornament in front The
bottom was trimmed with wide band OF
Russian sable. The back was perfectly
plain, with the exception of little drap-
cry near the waist. The basque was tight
fitting and was fastened with small seal
skin buttons. 1t came up closely 10 the
neck, where magnificent bar pin, con
tanning half dozen diamonds, held II to-
gethcr. \ quaint little bonnet of sealskin
completed the outfit. The hair was OF
pure gold and was done up in coil in
front, in much the same style as Mrs.
Cleveland affects, Handsome solitaires
depended from the ears. The woman's
face was beautiful She was indeed a
picture, and no one could blame the ladies
for usxtt af har of vi IN
vous eyes.
Turn this way, Miss Smith, said the
gentlcmanly proprietor, and the beautiful
being in sealskin turned gracefully. A
bright CLEAN of sunlight from an open
window fell upon her as she did so. IL
lighted up her face and hair and made the
diamonds sparkle like stars in a dark sky
You will sec, ladies, said the gentle
man IN explanation, that the garment is
made tight and 10 fit the form closely.
Feel of it. 1t is not 50 heavy as some of
YOU imagine It's very warm, 10 be sure
and could not be worn except on very cold
days
'IIow lovely" said a chorus of voices.
Yes, il is, j." continued the furricr. "A
sealskin basque and skirt are novelty
that we Shall Introduce TO New York this
winter. They are only intended for the
very wealthy, and, of course, money is no
object 10 women of the class who would
like 10 have such a costume. This partic-
ular costume is for n celebrated actress. II
was made 10 her order 1t will cost s., 600
including hat and gloves, for the lady in
sists that only the best fur should he used
Her name? o. no, can't tell it. prom
ised not to-"
Cant such costume be made for less
than 81 ,000y' asked dashing young
woman of splendid physique
80, yes was the reply: "a very fine
costume can he made for from $500 to
81 800. We have orders for half dozen
to cost 81 POO now in They will be
plain. and the skirt will not be Of such
good material, and the expensive trimming
ON the bottom will not bc used. That
trimming alone cost SO yard. It's the
best that can be bought"
The woman in the beautiful costume
had not moved while all the conversation
was going on. She stood like a statue.
You need not remain longer" finally
said the furrier. and Miss Smith walked
off with the air of queen She was the
model of the establishment She is en-
ployed TO try on jackets. ncwmarkets. and
hats and wraps. so that the would-be pur
chasers may get an idea how garments will
look on them. She is paid for her beauty
and superb figure S25 a week. and many
lop-sidcd dame is induced 10 purchase
garment after seeing the effect upon the
dashing beauty.